Rubbish Dinner & Movie, Oct. 17 (Saskatoon)
The Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council is hosting a Rubbish Dinner on Oct. 17, creating a gourmet meal and beer from food that is often thrown away. Dinner will be followed by a movie about the food waste revolution.

As he says, “The role of education at a modern zoo goes beyond just providing the basic scientific information about an animal. Modern zoos have an obligation to challenge visitors to think critically about their role in conserving habitat and biodiversity. Visitors to a modern zoo should leave feeling empowered and inspired to change their lifestyles to benefit wildlife and work towards a healthier environment for all species.”

The San Francisco Commission on the Environment has passed a resolution to adopt a Biodiversity Policy. The resolution includes the establishment of five citywide biodiversity goals and objectives, including: (1) biologically rich ecosystems; (2) equitable access, awareness, and experience of nature; (3) community and ecological stewardship; (4) ecological planning and design; and (5) resilience in a living city.

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Apply visual markers to the outside of windows to break up the surface so that birds don’t see spaces big enough to fly through. Markers should be no more than 10 cm (4 in) apart vertically or 5 cm (2 in) horizontally. For small birds such as hummingbirds the spaces should be no larger than 5 x 5 cm (2 x 2 in).

Draw patterns on the outside of your window with a bar of soap or highlighter pen.

Install vertical blinds and keep them half open.

Install sun shades or awnings to block the reflection of sunlight.

Install window screens on the outside and not the inside of your windows.

Don’t wash your windows – dirty windows create fewer reflections.

Position bird feeders or bird baths half a meter (1.5 ft) or less from your windows. This short distance will prevent birds from building up enough momentum to injure themselves should they hit the window.

Move houseplants away from your windows or install window blinds.

Keep your cat indoors.

What to Do If You Find an Injured Bird
Birds go into shock when they hit a window and are unable to defend themselves from cats or other predators.

Gently place the bird in an unwaxed paper bag or cardboard box firmly secured and place it in a quiet location away from people and pets.

Renewable Energy in Remote & Indigenous Communities, Sept. 5 (Saskatoon)
The University of Saskatchewan is hosting panel presentations focused on Renewable Energy in Remote and Indigenous Communities on Sept. 5. The event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP.Looking Ahead Sustainable Gourmet Dinner, Sept. 16 (Saskatoon)
The Saskatchewan Environmental Society is hosting the 12th annual Sustainable Gourmet Dinner on Sept. 16. Local food is prepared by local chefs and there will be musical entertainment from Laura Beach of Twin Voices.Walk21 Calgary, Sept. 19-22 (Calgary) Walk21 Calgary, Sept. 19-22, will explore Calgary’s emerging walkability, discuss how walking transforms rapidly growing cities, and share ideas about how walking can connect people and communities.

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Tuesday, 15 August 2017

Upcoming EventsGreat Canadian Bumble Bee Count, Aug. 1-Sept. 15 (Canada)
Help Friends of the Earth find out more about Canada’s bees by participating in the Great Canadian Bumble Bee Count from Aug. 1-Sept. 15.

Vermicomposting, Aug. 26 (Saskatoon)
The Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre is hosting a workshop on vermicomposting from 12:30-2:30 pm, Aug. 26, at the Garden Patch.

Clean Up at Key West, Aug. 26 (Regina)
The Nature Conservancy of Canada’s Conservation Volunteers program provides great opportunities to get outside and do your part to protect or repair damage to the environment. Join NCC at Key West from 9 am-3 pm, Aug. 26.

Saskatoon Nature Society Field TripsGolden EaglesAug. 24, 7:30 am – Porter Lake and St. Denis Area
Retirees and partners who are interested in birds and the natural world are invited to participate in Golden Eagle field trips.

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Tuesday, 1 August 2017

Upcoming EventsBuild a Compost Tumbler, Aug. 12 (Saskatoon)
The Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre is hosting a workshop on building a compost tumbler from 12:30-2 pm, Aug. 12, at the Garden Patch.

Disruption, Aug. 16 (Regina) Cinema Politica is screening the film Disruption at 7 pm, Aug. 16. Disruption explores why we do so little about climate change when we know so much.

U of S Sustainability Networking Fair, Oct. 12 (Saskatoon) The U of S Office of Sustainability is hosting a networking fair from 4:30-6:30 pm, Oct. 12, so students can meet businesses and organizations involved in sustainability initiatives. The event is being held in conjunction with the UN Sustainable Development Goals Youth Training Workshop.

Saskatoon Nature Society Field Trips Golden Eagles Aug. 10, 7:30 am – Shore BirdsAug. 17, 7:30 am – Ferries on the South Saskatchewan north of Saskatoon
Retirees and partners who are interested in birds and the natural world are invited to participate in Golden Eagle field trips.

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EcoFriendly Sask strives to inform, encourage, and support Saskatchewan environmental initiatives. As a small, personal undertaking, we provide an online publication as well as grants to support local environmental projects. The Calendar page lists upcoming events, and we maintain the conversation on Twitter, or like our Facebook.

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